Middle East

“Bread, freedom, human dignity”: Mass protest returns to Tahrir Square

January 26, 2012 By Susan Webb

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Cairo's Tahrir Square and in other Egyptian cities Wednesday on the first anniversary of the Jan. 25, 2011, uprising that led to the ouster of dictator Hosni Mubarak.

Escalating conflict with Iran could spur disastrous war

January 13, 2012 By Jane Green

This situation, if not resolved, could lead to a conflagration of unimaginable proportions, with consequences that will reverberate throughout the Middle East and the world.

Gene Sharp has half a recipe for revolution

December 6, 2011

I first heard of Gene Sharp from a commentator on National Public Radio. He said that he had examined the "Arab Spring" upsurges in Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Libya and Yemen.

Gaddafi death brings new questions

October 21, 2011 By Susan Webb And Kevin Gustafson

With the announcement of Gaddafi's death, it was clear that the uprising had entered a new phase.

Israel to release 1,000 Palestinians in swap for Hamas-held soldier, Gilad Shalit

October 12, 2011 By Ben Chacko

Israel approved a prisoner swap with Gaza's governing Hamas movement early this morning, prompting celebratory street parties in both Israel and Palestine.